Zonovan Knight

Zonovan Knight

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Detroit Lions
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Knight spent most of 2022 on the Jets' practice squad until injuries paved the way for the undrafted rookie out of North Carolina State to debut in Week 12. The man known as "Bam" came in with a bang, topping 100 scrimmage yards in each of his first two NFL appearances before adding 77 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in his third game. Knight ran out of gas after that, mustering just 70 rushing yards on 39 carries over his final four games. New York hopes to have starter Breece Hall back from ACL surgery by Week 1, signed Dalvin Cook in August and drafted running back Israel Abanikanda in the fifth round to go with 2021 fourth-round pick Michael Carter, so Knight could be relegated back to the practice squad unless the Jets opt to roster five running backs. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Lions in September of 2023.
Moved to IR
RBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
October 14, 2023
The Lions placed Knight (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Friday that the shoulder injury that Knight sustained in Week 5 against the Seahawks was season-ending. He joined the Lions on Sept. 20 after being waived by the Jets at the end of training camp. Knight played two games this season and registered 21 yards on four touches.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Zonovan Knight's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
33.3%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
61.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.7
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
2.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
50.0%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-2.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.63
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-5.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
13.0
 
% Targeted On Route
25.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.00
 
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Snap Counts
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#% of Team Snaps

65449%
53840%
14411%
81%
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Might get claimed off waivers
RBFree Agent
August 28, 2023
Knight was the subject of trade discussions prior to being waived by the Jets on Monday, suggesting he could be claimed by another team, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year running back had a few big games last season for New York as an undrafted rookie after injuries thrust him into a significant role, but his effectiveness declined quickly, and he was squeezed off the roster by the signing of Dalvin Cook. Knight could offer an upgrade as a backup for a team with less depth, but a return to the practice squad, which is where he started the 2022 season, also remains a possibility.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Knight signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent after topping 900 scrimmage yards in 12 games last year at NC State, and the 21-year-old running back will try to secure a depth spot in New York's backfield. He also had two kickoff return touchdowns in 2021, so Knight's best chance of making the roster is as a return specialist.
More Fantasy News
Suffers season-ending injury
RBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
October 13, 2023
Knight (shoulder) sustained a season-ending injury versus the Panthers in Week 5, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Still not practicing Thursday
RBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
October 12, 2023
Knight (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.
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Leaves with injury
RBDetroit Lions
Shoulder
October 8, 2023
Knight has exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury.
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Inactive with Montgomery healthy
RBDetroit Lions
Coach's Decision
September 28, 2023
Knight is inactive for Thursday night's Week 4 game against the Packers.
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Receives three carries
RBDetroit Lions
September 25, 2023
Knight rushed three times for 13 yards during Sunday's 20-6 win over Atlanta.
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